- NIH encourages research on vaccine issues, while Kennedy's allies work within HHS and Trump's chief pollster briefed the cabinet.
- Trump appeared at NIH Director's speech while his administration campaign, led by Kennedy Jr., pushed for vaccination schedule changes.
Trump attended an event where the NIH director spoke, leading up to the signing of an executive order on August 12, 2026.
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What happened
Trump attended an event where the NIH director spoke, leading up to the signing of an executive order on August 12, 2026.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Franklin were in the Oval Office on August 12, 2026, for an announcement.Sub-event
NIH director spoke at an event where Trump was present, culminating in an executive order signing.1 source
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The entities involved
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National Institutes of Health
government organization in Shah Alam, Malaysia
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Franklin
Major League Baseball center fielder
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